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You have answered
all of the interviewers questions.
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Now, they ask you,
What questions do you have for me?
This brings me to an important
part of your interview process.
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Be prepared to ask
interview questions.
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First, you should ask questions
about the culture of your unit.
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Ask the interviewer questions
about the culture of the unit,
the management style, the team
tenure or current challenges
that the unit or organization
is facing.
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These types of questions are very
important to better understand
the culture of the unit
you may join.
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Ask questions about culture.
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Also, ask questions about
continuous growth.
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The world of healthcare is
quickly evolving an ever changing.
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Ask about career path options,
continuing education
opportunities, and mentorship.
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Also, specifically ask questions
about the training in the position
for which you are applying.
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What does the onboarding
process look like?
Will you have a preceptor?
And if so, what is the process of
matching preceptors and orienteers?
What is the process
of coming off orientation?
What competencies and skills
will you be evaluated on
in your orientation?
What are some of the challenges
observed with their new nurses?
And what could proactively be done
to mitigate these challenges?
This could also be a good
opportunity for you to get an idea
of the type of qualities
and training that is valued
by asking questions such as,
What qualities do your
top practitioners practice?
Ask questions about
continuous development.
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Lastly, ask some
logistical questions.
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Now, understand that
much of this will be covered
in the offer
negotiation and onboarding process.
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Still, consider it the pertinent
information that you
might not possess as bed count, the
amount of travelers uniform code,
patient ratio and
patient demographic.
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You could ask questions about
scheduling methods,
documentation methods, and
time off policies.
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Relatedly, you might
have specific questions
about benefits and
compensation structures.
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Be prepared with any
logistical questions.
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If you are a travel nurse,
then you could consider
additional questions such as,
Has this unit previously hired
travel nurses?
Will I be expected to
float to other units or locations?
What are the opportunities
for overtime?
How common is it
for you to call travelers off?
And what are your
expectations for me as a traveler?
Interviews are designed to be a two
way conversation
and a two dimensional decision.
03:17
The healthcare system is
deciding if you will be a good fit
for the organization.
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At the same time, you
are deciding if it is a right fit
for you and your life.
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So here's what I want you to do.
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I want you to consider
at least one culture question,
one education question,
and one logistical question
in your preparation
for your interview.